The PAT is an assessment of the inherent requirements of firefighting and has been designed specifically to identify and recruit individuals who are physiologically capable of tolerating the work-related demands of firefighting.

To successfully complete the PAT, an eligible candidate’s preparation will require regular cardiovascular and resistance training with a program targeted at the specific functional movements associated with firefighting. Please refer to the FireFit Training Guide (PDF) for further advice and a recommended weekly training program created by exercise physiologists.